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Arsenal's Mikel Arteta Explains Controversial Shootout Decision

Arsenal's dreams of winning their first Champions League title in their 140-year history ended in agony, suffering a 4-3 penalty shoot-out defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
Kai Havertz fired Arsenal ahead early, but Ousmane Dembele equalized from the spot; Arsenal's appeals for an extra-time penalty were waved away by referee Daniel Siebert, with VAR taking no action.
In the shoot-out, Eberechi Eze dragged his effort wide while David Raya saved from Nuno Mendes; Lucas Beraldo then scored before defender Gabriel blazed over, sealing Arsenal's defeat.
Arsenal will leave Budapest in the early hours of Sunday morning before an open-top bus parade to celebrate the club's first Premier League title in 22 years.
Mikel Arteta admitted feeling "pain" after the loss, stating it is "very tough to accept," and said the side must digest the defeat to reach a different level in Europe.

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